Recommended Websites
IMPORTANT LINKS
Here are great resources for new parents.
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Printable Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen dosage charts.
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Benadryl Dosing
The document below includes weight-based dosing and recommendations for administering Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to your child for MILD allergic reaction symptoms. SEVERE allergic reaction symptoms such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, hives, dizziness, and a feeling of impending doom should be seen for and evaluated immediately in the EMERGENCY ROOM. Please call our office for any questions!
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The American Association of Pediatrics website designed especially for parents.
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Car Seat Safety Checks
Call Jami with CoxHealth Trauma Services at (417) 269-0919 or e-mail her at “carseats@coxhealth.com” for an appointment to have your child’s safety seat evaluated.
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Parents As Teachers
Parents As Teachers: Sign up for this home visit program to monitor and encourage your child’s milestones from birth to kindergarten. If your school district isn’t listed, please call your local elementary school to sign up. Willard Ozark Nixa Springfield
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Apps for kids and parents
Fun Apple and Android app recommendations including fitness, nutrition and new parent topics from the Family Resource Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
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The federal website for recall information.
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Cooking with Kids
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Eating Right
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website has a variety of easy-to-use nutrition and health information for all ages.
- Healthy Eating
- Vaccine Questions
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Resource Center link. CHOP also has an interesting free app called “Vaccines on the Go:What You Should Know” available at the Apple App Store.
- Missouri Immunization Schedules
Current Missouri Immunization Requirements for infants and children.
https://health.mo.gov/living/wellness/immunizations/schedules.php
- Travel Medicine
The federal website for the most accurate and up-to-date recommendations for staying healthy while traveling. Please review this site for your specific destination(s) before you schedule your child’s pre-travel appointment.
- Missouri High School Sports Asso. link
- Concussion Guidelines
AAP Guidelines for return to play after a concussion and list of rehabilitation steps.
- Headache Resource
Guidance on children’s headaches for parents and patients from Children’s Mercy in Kansas City.
- Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
- Lost and Found Grief Counseling
A local counseling center provides help with grieving for children and families.
- Circumcision Information
Guidance on choosing to circumcise or not as well as details on the procedure and care of the penis.
- Milestone Tracker
Mobile app from the Centers for Disease Control to make sure your child is meeting development goals. This app has lots of detailed info including photos.
Asthma Medications
Asthma Instructional Videos
